Source: Simon Hradecky | www.avherald.com

A Republic Airways Embraer ERJ-170, registration N642RW performing flight YX-3439 from Newark,NJ to Detroit,MI (USA), was climbing through FL180 out of Newark when the crew reported smoke on board and decided to return to Newark for a safe landing on runway 22L about 35 minutes after departure. The aircraft was evacuated via slides.

The aircraft positioned to Windsor,ON (Canada) on Dec 8th 2024, and is on the ground in Windsor about 27 hours after landing in Windsor.

The FAA reported: “Republic Airways Flight 3439 safely returned to Newark Liberty International Airport around 5 p.m. local time on Wednesday, Dec. 4, after the crew reported smoke on board. The Embraer E170 had departed for Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport.”